It’s easy to focus on the bear encounter part of this story. Don’t let that distract you from the more common danger: falling on steep snow.
#PacificCrestTrail #hiker says he fended off bears while awaiting rescue in #NorthCascades near #HartsPass http://t.co/oilVFZuISe
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) June 25, 2014
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What lessons do you see?
Cold, soaked #PacificCrestTrail hikers rescued http://t.co/O2sVjXg2BE
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) June 18, 2014
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We’re thrilled to announce that the entire Pacific Crest Trail is open again through the Station Fire burn area. The 2009 fire burned 160,577 acres, destroyed 209 structures and killed two firefighters. The fire was started by an arsonist and was one of the largest ever in California’s history.
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Are you prepared to handle a situation like this? Get started with our page about first aid.
#PacificCrestTrail hiker rescued after becoming unconscious due to bee sting http://t.co/Wd4ZKjdOea Thanks @LonCooper and @DeLormeGPS!
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) May 1, 2014
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Well below our community’s radar, a team of volunteers have been working to build a custom GPS, and the software to power it, in order to make a highly accurate map of the Pacific Crest Trail. Here’s a glimpse into what they’ve been working on for the past year and ... Read more
They’re called the #PCTDirtyDozen, but we’re still hoping that they’ll shower and do their laundry.
Lots of you applied (see the call) for free boxes of socks from KEEN or a brand new pack from Gregory. Each company chose a dozen hikers and beautiful free gear is starting to arrive ... Read more
Read this account from a rescue on the #PacificCrestTrail near Hauser Canyon yesterday: http://t.co/d51VLxVJnh What lessons are there?
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) March 26, 2014
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A new bus service provides a great opportunity to get to the Pacific Crest Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. Hit the trail, patronize local businesses and enjoy fantastic trail towns!
Skamania County sent us this news:
WET BUS WEEKEND TRANSIT... Read moreThe Skamania County transit (Gorge West End Transit or
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